Spatulas and Tongs

Spatulas and tongs are serving tools that ensure hygienic food handling and precise portioning without direct hand contact. In professional HoReCa serving, these tools are used hundreds of times a day and require durable, easy-to-clean, ergonomic models that meet HACCP food safety requirements. BHS offers serving tongs, spatulas and tongs for various HoReCa applications across Europe.

Serving tongs and tongs

Serving Tongs – standard stainless-steel base-type tongs for universal serving. Salad tongs – wider, with a less fine grip for handling larger salad portions. Bread tongs – designed for bread, pastries and side dishes, compact. Tongs with a perforated end – for draining liquid from the service. Tongs with a side lock – convenient for storage and hygiene between uses. Silicone-tipped tongs – will not scratch dishes with their non-stick coating. BHS offers serving tongs in various sizes and for different types of food for HoReCa establishments across Europe.

Spatulas for serving and portioning

Spatulas – stainless-steel wide-end spatula for portioning and serving plated food. Cake and pastry spatulas – special angle and width for precise lifting of cake pieces from the mould and placing them on a plate. Pizza spatulas – larger, allowing whole slices to be obtained without deformation. Flexible silicone spatulas – for soft foods and pan handling, which will not cause scratching. Pastry spatulas for smoothing icing and decorating. BHS offers spatulas for various serving and portioning tasks in restaurants, patisseries and canteens across Europe.

HACCP and hygiene

Serving tongs, tongs and spatulas must be made from food-safe materials – stainless steel or food-safe plastics are the HACCP standard. After each use, serving tools must be washed in a dishwasher. Silicone versions must be checked for cracks, as damaged silicone can contaminate food. Wooden handles require more careful maintenance – wood is porous and can absorb bacteria. Different-coloured handles or markings on serving tongs allow coordination with the HACCP colour-coding system, preventing cross-contamination between different product categories in the buffet.

HoReCa usage scenarios

In the buffet area with salads and side dishes – universal stainless-steel tongs at each container for convenient self-service for customers. Pastry counter or cake display serving – cake spatula for elegant cake-slicing service. Pizza serving in a restaurant – large pizza spatula for quick and clean slice serving. Bread basket on a banquet table – bread tongs for discreet and hygienic serving without hand contact. BHS helps select the most suitable set of serving tools for each HoReCa format, serving style and menu specifics across Europe.

Frequently asked questions

Which tongs should be chosen for buffet salad serving? For buffet salads, 25–30 cm tongs with plastic or silicone tips are optimal, as they will not scratch porcelain or glass dishes. Steel with a fine serration is suitable for hot dishes. BHS consultants help choose the most suitable model.

Are tongs and spatulas suitable for the dishwasher? Stainless-steel tongs and spatulas are generally suitable for dishwasher programmes. Temperature tolerance must be checked for silicone tips. Machine washing is not recommended for wooden handles.

Why choose BHS?

BHS – Baltic HoReCa Solutions supplies professional equipment for restaurants, cafés, hotels and canteens: more than 20,000 products from many manufacturers. Our specialists help you choose the right equipment and spare parts for your kitchen or bar.

Delivery

We deliver across the European Union. Delivery time and cost depend on the order volume and destination — contact the BHS team for an exact price and lead time.